The Mail says the player, 28, would not entertain a move across the city and risk tarnishing his reputation amongst City fans, while the paper goes on to report that City themselves would never allow such a move to happen.

Reports that United were keen on a deal for Aguero was a red rag to a bull as far as Liam Gallagher was concerned too.

The Oasis frontman, a lifelong City fan, took to Twitter to mock the suggested transfer link.